The parents of the two girls sexually assaulted in Badlapur are planning to move their daughters to different schools once the case is resolved. The girls, who were assaulted in their school’s toilet, are receiving support for their emotional and physical recovery. One of the parents of the victims said, “The scars left on the girls and the fear instilled in their minds will take time to heal. Right now, our priority is to ensure both the girls recover properly. We’ll consider transferring them to another school once they’re better. For now, we prefer not to discuss this matter further and wish to avoid any controversy.”

Speaking to mid-day, Sangeeta Chendvankar, Badlapur city chief of the MNS (women’s wing), relayed instructions from party chief Raj Thackeray, emphasising the need for confidentiality regarding the identities and addresses of the girls and their parents involved. “Raj Thackeray has made it clear that protecting the privacy of these families is our duty,” Chendvankar stated. She expressed her first-hand experience of the distress the parents faced over the past week since the incident surfaced.